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gnathonical (nah THAN ikuhl) (adjective), more gnathonical, most gnathonical
Descriptive of insincere praising of someone in order to get him or her to do something: Mark made some gnathonical comments to Lydia, his secretary, in order to get her to work overtime so she could complete the results of the project.

The cartoon presents another sample of a gnathonical person being excessive with praise for his supervisor.

Fawningl flattery.
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